How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Houston?
$77,280a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.15 an hour or $6,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.15
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,480Median: $77,280Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 25th | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| Median | $77,280 | $37.15 | |
| 75th | $85,940 | $41.32 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Austin, TX | $84,930 |
| Midland, TX | $82,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $80,370 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $78,310 |
| San Angelo, TX | $78,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $77,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $76,830 |
| Longview, TX | $76,680 |
| Waco, TX | $76,340 |
| Killeen, TX | $76,140 |
| Abilene, TX | $76,090 |
| Sherman, TX | $75,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $75,670 |
| College Station, TX | $74,980 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $73,920 |
| Texarkana, TX | $73,560 |
| Victoria, TX | $73,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $73,020 |
| Amarillo, TX | $72,750 |
| Lubbock, TX | $72,740 |
| McAllen, TX | $72,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $71,140 |
| Odessa, TX | $70,470 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,500 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.15 ($77,280 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $77,280 against $68,380 nationally, 13% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,000, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
32 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.